Tami S. Harlow

Tami S. Harlow serves as a Project Manager within GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Region 8, where she leads the strategic procurement of mission-critical wireless communications equipment and related technical services to support federal cybersecurity and digital infrastructure modernization. In this role, she oversees the full lifecycle of acquisition programs—from requirements definition and market research to contract award and performance management—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency-wide technology modernization goals. Her work directly enables federal partners to deploy secure, interoperable communication systems essential for national security and operational continuity. Harlow cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse ecosystem of vendors specializing in radio, television, and wireless communications equipment manufacturing. She works closely with both large primes and niche technology providers to ensure innovative, standards-compliant solutions are delivered on schedule and within scope. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in transparency and compliance. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Harlow exclusively utilizes full small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring that 100% of her procurements are reserved for small businesses. This consistent commitment empowers emerging and minority-owned firms to compete for high-impact federal contracts, reinforcing GSA’s mandate to broaden market access and drive equitable economic growth. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334220, where she procures advanced radio frequency systems, secure wireless transceivers, satellite communication hardware, and integrated network infrastructure components. She brings deep expertise in evaluating technical specifications for RF emissions, encryption protocols, and interoperability with federal spectrum management frameworks, ensuring all acquisitions meet NIST and NSA cybersecurity baselines for federal communications systems.